ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal has said that political stability and smooth transition of power after the next general elections is essential for turning Pakistan into a mature democracy and achieving sustainable development.
Talking to the journalists in Islamabad on Thursday, he said it was for the first time in 66 years history of the country that the previous democratic government completed its tenure.
He said this has sent a positive message to the world that Pakistan is becoming a democratic state.
He said the government wants to hold next elections in 2018 in a free, fair and transparent manner.
He said for this purpose election law has been passed and now work is continuing for delimitation of constituencies according to the latest census.
The Interior Minister said efforts are being made to make Pakistan economically strong and stable.
The Minister said that a particular segment of opposition parties is in the habit of finding faults with the progress which the government made during last four years and was spreading disappointment in the country.
